Artsy Kira

About Me

30-something - getting close to 40-something; full-time mom, part-time art student at RISD; trying to live simply & cut down on the clutter/excesses of life (esp. toys!); constantly trying to enrich my life & become a better and more interesting person. Oh, and this bug is a spitting ground beetle, scientific name: calosoma auropunctatum, that I painted in a class at RISD. I love bugs.

Monday, November 05, 2007

The Dormouse Dreamt of Delicious Desserts

18 letters down, 8 to go.

The background here is Phthalo Turquoise mixed with Chinese white and the D is Quinacridone Pink mixed with Cobalt Blue. I think they work nicely together.

I had fun doing the tiny desserts, especially the chocolate chip cookie. It's amazing how little highlights and shadows can create the appearance of the swirl on top of a chocolate chip. I love working in watercolors.

I just ordered some new colors from Daniel Smith. Their watercolor passport page offers such great deals - free shipping, free paint, etc. I am so excited to get some fresh color on my palette!